Quality Assurance Specialist

By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.Key Responsibilities: Participate in team meetings as a quality representative, assist in management of quality issues and offer input representing quality assurance (new product design, data reviews or root cause investigations)Work collaboratively with all functions to ensure understanding and conformance with quality requirementsPrepares reports and necessary documentation to internal and external stakeholders to include complaint investigations, supplier corrective action requests, corrective and preventative actionsAssist and support compliance of the quality systems, by monitoring conformance to appropriate standards and proceduresResponsible for monitoring equipment control, supplier management, batch record review and release quality records control, input into management review and other quality system related processesPropose process improvements and areas for improvement to supervisorFollows company policies and practices, understand appropriate lab protocols and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) including regulatory awareness of chemical handling and hazards, compliance, and proper use of equipmentPerforms additional duties as assignedEducation and Experience:An Associate degree with 3-5 years of relevant experience;Or, a Bachelor's degree with up to 3 years of relevant experienceKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Attention to detail and organizational skills are requiredWorking knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel are requiredComputer entry, typing, or electronic document filing skills are requireMust be able to work in a fast-paced environment where multitasking is requiredMust have excellent verbal and written communication skillsKnowledge of technical, regulatory, quality and production management systemsKnowledge of documentation principles and processesSkills in accuracy, clarity and proofreadingSkills in problem solving, identifying root cause and appropriately evaluate a course of actionsWhy Join Bio-Techne:We offer competitive wages along with extensive benefits for employees and their families.We invest in our employees’ financial futures through retirement programs and an employee stock purchase plan.We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.We offer an international and diverse working environment, enriched by employee resource groups; volunteer and charity events; and employee events that build a culture of caring and belonging. We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.Bio-Techne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or take part in any other stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@bio-techne.com for assistance.SummaryLocation: Bristol, UKType: Full time